Surgical Endoscopy

A prospective randomized trial on comparison of low-pressure (LP) and standard-pressure (SP) pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

M. Barczyński, R.M. Herman

Endoscopic ablation of Barrett's esophagus using argon plasma coagulation (APC) following surgical laparoscopic fundoplication

M. Morino, F. Rebecchi, C. Giaccone, S. Taraglio, L. Sidoli, R. Ferraris

Long-term outcome of laparoscopic Nissen and Toupet fundoplication in normal and neurologically impaired children

H. Steyaert, M. Mohaidly, M.A. Lembo, L. Carfagna, S. Tursini, J.S. Valla

Lower esophageal sphincter injection of a biocompatible polymer

J.H. Peters, D.E. Silverman, A. Stein

Laparoscopic mesh cruroplasty for large paraesophageal hernias

J.K. Champion, D. Rock

Current status of an antireflux procedure in laparoscopic Heller myotomy

S. Lyass, D. Thoman, J.P. Steiner, E. Phillips

Anesthesiologic aspects of laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux in children with chronic respiratory and gastroenterological symptoms

G. Mattioli, G. Montobbio, A. Pini Prato, P. Repetto, C. Carlini, V. Gentilino, M. Castagnetti, S. Leggio, M. Della Rocca, Z. Kotitsa, V. Jasonni

Complete fundoplication has similar long-term results in patients with and without esophageal body dysmotility

B. Goss, Y. Shacham, A. Szold

Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in children

C.M. Gorsler, F. Schier

Comparison of laparoscopic skills performance between standard instruments and two surgical robotic systems

G.F. Dakin, M. Gagner

Evaluating minimally invasive surgery training using low-cost mechanical simulations

G.L. Adrales, U.B. Chu, D.B. Witzke, M.B. Donnelly, D. Hoskins, M.J. Mastrangelo, A. Gandsas, A.E. Park

Comparison of conventional and gaze-down imaging in laparoscopic task performance

S.I. Brown, T.G. Frank, G. Shallaly, A. Cuschieri

Live donor nephrectomy and return to work

M.Y. Lind, Y.S. Liem, W.A. Bemelman, P.M.M. Dooper, W.C.J. Hop, W. Weimar, J.N.M. IJzermans

Significant symptomatic relief after transoral endoscopic staple-assisted treatment of Zenker's diverticulum

C. Chiari, W. Yeganehfar, M. Scharitzer, M. Mittlböck, C. Armbruster, R. Roka, R. Függer, E. Wenzl, P. Pokieser, G. Bischof

Our experience with 250 laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric bandings

O. Dukhno, A. Ovnat, I. Levy

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

M. Suter, V. Giusti, E. Héraief, F. Zysset, J.M. Calmes

Laparoscopic management of complications following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity

P.K. Papasavas, P.F. Caushaj, J.T. McCormick, R.F. Quinlin, F.D. Hayetian, J. Maurer, J.J. Kelly, D.J. Gagné

Endosonography of upper gastrointestinal tract cancer on demand using miniprobes or endoscopic ultrasound

M. Hünerbein, C. Ulmer, T. Handke, P.M. Schlag

Laparoscopic management of Meckel's diverticulum in adults

H. Rivas, R.N. Cacchione, J.W. Allen

Laparoscopic treatment of simple hepatic cysts and polycystic liver disease

P. Fiamingo, U. Tedeschi, M. Veroux, U. Cillo, A. Brolese, A. Da Rold, C. Madia, G. Zanus, D.F. D'Amico

Palliation of carcinoma of the rectum using the urologic resectoscope

A. Hamy, J.-J. Tuech, P. Pessaux, N. Regenet, M. Ziani, R. Bergamaschi, J.-P. Arnaud

Major thoracic surgery in octogenarians

J.P. Koren, J.-P. Bocage, W.P. Geis, R.J. Caccavale

Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic versus open colectomy for advanced colorectal cancer

H. Hasegawa, Y. Kabeshima, M. Watanabe, S. Yamamoto, M. Kitajima

Role of laparoscopy in blunt perforations of the small bowel

M. Mathonnet, P. Peyrou, A. Gainant, S. Bouvier, P. Cubertafond

Role of self-expandable metal stents in the palliation of malignant duodenal obstruction

M. Kaw, S. Singh, H. Gagneja, P. Azad

Emergency department visits by demented patients with malfunctioning feeding tubes

S.R. Odom, J.E. Barone, S. Docimo, S.M. Bull, D. Jorgensson

A comparison of holding strength of various surgical clips

D.J. Riskin, S.D. Schwaitzberg

Successful laparoscopic Ladd's procedure and appendectomy for intestinal malrotation with appendicitis

H. Tsumura, T. Ichikawa, T. Kagawa, M. Nishihara

Tracheobronchial amyloidosis treated with rigid bronchoscopy and stenting

S. Yang, S.Y. Chia, K.L. Chuah, P. Eng

Wilkie's syndrome

A.M. Nana, J. Closset, V. Muls, J. Kouame, J. Jeanmart, A. van Gossum, M. Gelin, I. El Nakadi

Acute appendicitis after laparoscopic treatment of acute epiploic appendagitis

E. Chouillard, A. Fingerhut

Intrahepatic lithiasis as a late complication of hepaticojejunostomy

B. Papaziogas

Laparoscopic surgery and reports on "long-term" follow-up

B.J. Ammori

Quality of life for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

T. Kamolz

The author replies

S. Contini, C. Scarpignato

"Evidence-based medicine: open and laparoscopic bariatric surgery" by Gentileschi et al., published in Surgical Endoscopy (2002) 16: 736-744

F.S. Papadia

The author replies

Paolo Gentileschi, Michel Gagner

Erratum: Laparoscopic liver resection of benign liver tumors

B. Descottes, D. Glineur, F. Lachachi, D. Valleix, J. Paineau, A. Hamy, M. Morino, H. Bismuth, D. Castaing, E. Savier, P. Honore, O. Detry, M. Legrand, J.S. Azagra, M. Goergen, M. Ceuterick, J. Marescaux, D. Mutter, B. Hemptinne, R. Troisi, J. Weerts, B. Dallemagne, C. Jehaes, M. Gelin, V. Donckier, R. Aerts, B. Topal, C. Bertrand, B. Mansvelt, L. Krunckelsven, D. Herman, M. Kint, E. Totte, R. Schockmel, J.F. Gigot

Erratum to: Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation and hepatic artery infusion pump placement in the evolving treatment of colorectal hepatic metastases

J. Cheng, R.E. Glasgow, R.W. O'Rourke, L.L. Swanstrom, P.D. Hansen

Erratum to: Endosonography of upper gastrointestinal tract cancer on demand using miniprobes or endoscopic ultrasound

M. Hünerbein, C. Ulmer, T. Handke, P.M. Schlag

Erratum to: Intrahepatic lithiasis as a late complication of hepaticojejunostomy

C. Lazaridis, B. Papaziogas, A. Alexandrakis, I. Galanis, H. Argiriadou, T. Papaziogas

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